Aqua vs Isfarkand Elixir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
62%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Isfarkand Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories.
AquaChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Isfarkand ElixirChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Aqua2/7
Isfarkand Elixir5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Isfarkand Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Isfarkand Elixir
- Longevity
- Isfarkand Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Isfarkand Elixir
- Value for money
- Aqua
- Versatility
- Aqua
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Isfarkand Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AquaMaori CollectionIsfarkand ElixirOrmonde JayneWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.82/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 59%Had 13%Want 28%
3.85/ 5 · 127 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerIsfarkand ElixirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate23%Love
47%Like
21%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
57 votes
42%Love
38%Like
10%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
86 votes
Category winnerIsfarkand ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIsfarkand Elixir
SillageIsfarkand Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAquaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic91%
fresh spicy83%
woody74%
earthy65%
green56%
citrus100%
woody88%
aromatic77%
earthy65%
musky53%
amber42%
Scent match62%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
LimeMandarin OrangeBergamotRed Wine
Heart2 to 3 hours
ThymeBasilAmberIrisLilac
Base3 to 4 hours
VetiverMossPatchouli
Top
LimeMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
Iso E Super
Base
VetiverCedarMoss
InformationalShared notesLime, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Aqua, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring93
Summer100
Fall67
Winter67
Day100
Night27
Spring100
Summer86
Fall0
Winter12
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAquaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#20,357
PerfumerPaolo Terenzi
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#10,877
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Category winnerIsfarkand ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAqua by Maori Collection presents an aromatic citrus profile anchored by herbal greens and an unusual fruity twist. Crafted by perfumer Paolo Terenzi, the composition opens with a sharp burst of lime, bergamot, and mandarin orange alongside a subtle splash of red wine. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reve…
Reviews →Isfarkand Elixir is a bright citrus wood fragrance with a clean, modern backbone. It opens with lime, mandarin and bergamot, then settles into Iso E Super, cedar, vetiver and a light earthy moss effect. It suits spring and summer especially well, and reads fully unisex, though some wearers may find the woody dry-down…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Aqua or Isfarkand Elixir?
Isfarkand Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories. Aqua is rated 3.82/5 from 57 votes; Isfarkand Elixir is rated 3.85/5 from 127 votes. Choose Aqua for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Isfarkand Elixir for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Aqua or Isfarkand Elixir?
Isfarkand Elixir lasts longest (Isfarkand Elixir 71/100, Aqua 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aqua or Isfarkand Elixir?
Isfarkand Elixir projects furthest (Isfarkand Elixir 58/100, Aqua 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aqua and Isfarkand Elixir smell similar?
Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Vetiver.
Is Aqua or Isfarkand Elixir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Aqua is the stronger pick. For winter, Aqua is the stronger pick. Aqua suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aqua and Isfarkand Elixir?
Aqua has top notes of Lime, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Red Wine, heart notes of Thyme, Basil, Amber and Iris, a base of Vetiver, Moss and Patchouli. Isfarkand Elixir has top notes of Lime, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Iso E Super, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Moss.
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